Adam Cesare lives in Philadelphia and is the winner of the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel. He wrote the Clown in a Cornfield series as well as hits such as Video Night, Influencer, and Tribesman. He also has...
Exes & Foes by Amanda Woody Emma Jones and Caleb Daniels were the best of friends - emphasis on the word “were”. After a falling out in eighth grade, Emma completely breaks all contact with Caleb, and the two of them haven’t spoken to each other in...
Looking for something new to read? Tired of all the popular titles? Give these hidden gems in Teen Central a try! Internment by Samira Ahmed Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens. With...
Heading back to school in the fall can be an exciting time, however, getting back into the swing of studying can be a challenge. Here are a few titles to help you get started when the time to study up comes back around. Math Must Know...
Among young adult cover illustrators, there is one whose artwork noticeably stands out. Charlie Bowater is an illustrator from the UK whose definitive and realistic art style has gained popularity with multiple authors and publishers. Her use of color and composition help to build the...
It can sometimes be difficult to find time to sit down with a book. Audiobooks are a good alternative for continuing your favorite series or starting something new whether you're driving, working on homework, or cleaning around the house. Listening to an audiobook gives you...
Diversity in fiction has recently become more mainstream, and that’s especially true in books written for teens. This has had the added benefit of more cultures gaining increased representation and those titles are able to reach a wider audience. These titles allow for more varied...
Take a trip down memory lane this summer by revisiting these timeless teen classics. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin 1813 Pride and Prejudice has been described as a novel of manners. The story centers around the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters, as their parents try to...
Looking to challenge yourself and maybe find a new way to dive into reading this summer. Here are a few challenges to help you get started. Read from a genre that you haven’t tried before. Discuss your favorite book with friends. Read...
Looking to travel the world, but don’t quite have the means yet? The library may be in just one place, but it contains novels set all over the world! Take a look at these globe-trotting reads: Only a Monster by Vanessa Len Great Britain The tale of a...
